Whiteside grateful for another year of eligibility

Former HHS standout fights through injuries at Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina's Dominique Whiteside participates in practice earlier this year at Coastal.

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By RYAN YOUNGThe (Myrtle Beach) Sun News

Published: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 7:55 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 7:55 p.m.

CONWAY, S.C. — Much like the secondary, Coastal Carolina's defensive line is host to a few of the more competitive position battles for the team this month, as young players look to catch the coaches' attention and prove ready for a larger role this fall.

And then there's Dominique Whiteside.

The former Hendersonville High standout is in that mix too — looking to prove himself and earn a chance to be more of a factor on Saturdays — but his situation is quite a bit different from the rest, as is his perspective as a sixth-year senior.

<p>CONWAY, S.C. — Much like the secondary, Coastal Carolina's defensive line is host to a few of the more competitive position battles for the team this month, as young players look to catch the coaches' attention and prove ready for a larger role this fall. </p><p>And then there's Dominique Whiteside.</p><p>The former Hendersonville High standout is in that mix too — looking to prove himself and earn a chance to be more of a factor on Saturdays — but his situation is quite a bit different from the rest, as is his perspective as a sixth-year senior.</p><p>For the complete story, click <a href="http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/08/07/3632057/whiteside-hoping-to-capitalize.html">here</a>.</p>